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Stages Of Life For a Hindu
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Stages Of Life For A Hindu
An Ashrama in Hinduism is one of four stages in an age-based social system
Vedas divides a human life into four different stages four ashramas.
Hindu Life Stage 1: Brahmacharya: The student, preparing for careers obtaining skills Stage
Hindu Life Stage 2: Grihastha: The householder; 25-50; begins at marriage, This is the stage of the family life where one marries and beings to raise children.
Hindu Life Stage 3: Vanaprastha: The Forest Dwellers; 50+; gradual withdrawal from material things and society; renouncing physical and material pleasures to becomes a spiritual teacher of a community.
Hindu Life Stage 4: Sanyyasa: wandering ascetic; spiritual fulfillment to reach moksha.
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